New Milford Depot Area

Ran across a new post card (for me) of the New Milford Depot area. The original Conklin & Strong store is pictured. It was built in 1898 and burned in 1909.

This photo was published in the Warwick Valley Dispatch, dated July 17, 1956. New Milford is represented by Michael Barry, George Scheuerman and Billy Walsh.

This is a photo published in the Warwick Valley Dispatch, dated July 18, 1956. Little League in Warwick was started in 1955. New Milford is represented by me, Terry Hann.

Russell and Stanley Ferguson. Stanley was born in 1927. Courtesy Meredith Ferguson.

Frances S. Ferguson in her garden, 1940's. Courtesy of Meredith Ferguson. By the way Meredith is working on a family genealogy. Francis was a Slaughter.

Russ and Fanny Ferguson homestead, 1950's. Courtesy Meredith Ferguson.

Mary Sylvia Shear, Bess' daughter; Mary Shear, Mary's step-mother; Fanny Ferguson, 1953. Bess Ferguson was Stanley's sister. She died soon after the birth of her daughter. Photo: 1953. Courtesy Meredith Ferguson.

Russell S. Ferguson with guitar; Janet with mandolin; friend on banjo. Photo taken in St. Louis, Missouri, where Russ and Janet were born. Their father was O.W. Ferguson. Courtesy of Meredith Ferguson.

Russell Stanley Ferguson, 1930's. This is Stanley Ferguson's father. Courtesy of Meredith Ferguson.

Fannie Slaughter, c. 1920. This is the mother of Stanley Ferguson of New Milford. Courtesy of Meredith Ferguson.

McCamly House

This is a photo of the old McCamly House from the 1930s. It was the home of Russell and Francis Ferguson. It was sent to me by Meredith Ferguson, a granddaugther of the couple. The house is located on the intersection of Route 94 South and Barrett Rd., near the State Line. The porch is great.

Natalie Buchanan wrote to Dad, Casper Hann, and I wrote back with some New Milford history. She sent this school picture back with some memories. Natalie and Betty are daughters of Ed and Mary Buchanan. They were raised in the house that my father now owns on Covered Bridge Road. Natalie's letter was sent on Dec. of 2008. This photo comes from The Warwick Valley Dispatch, dated June 29, 1932.

Warwick High School on Welling Ave

This is a post card of the Warwick High School, postmarked 1931. It was located on Welling Avenue, on the left-hand side of the Doc Fry Community Center. It was opened to 7th and 8th graders and academic (I guess meaning high school students) in January of 1902. According to the Warwick Advertiser, dated January 9, 1902, the enrollment was one hundred and thirty-four. Ninety-three had seats in the study hall and remainder, under Miss Everest, occupied the schoolroom at the north end of the first floor.

During the war years (WW II) the school was used as a community canning center. In 1946, it taken down and the equipment moved to Middletown.

Edenville School - 1903

This photo was published in the Warwick Valley Dispatch, dated July 6,1988. I knew two of these folks: Leo Foley, brother of Cassie Park, wife of James Park and Seely Everett, who ran the store in "downtown" Edenville. Be sure to click on image in order to enlarge it.

New Milford Float

The New Milford float won first place in Warwick's Bicentennial Celebration in 1988. Photo published in the Warwick Valley Dispatch, dated July 6, 1988.

New Milford M.E. Church, 125th Anniversary

New Milford M.E. Church, 125th Anniversary

Hand written by probably my mother: Left to right: Jay Odell, Sue Schmick, James Hann, Patty VanStrander, Lee Odell, Janie Delade, Brenda Barry, Katherine Delade, Gwenda Shereuman's head showing.

New Milford M.E. Church, 125th Anniversary

Front row, left to right, looks like second guy is James Hann and then Brenda Barry.

This was published in the Warwick Valley Dispstch, dated July 6, 1988. My growing up in New Milford brought me in contact with Leo Foley, Seeley Everert, and the VanStrander family. A great old photo.

New Milford Class of 1955 - 1956

This photo was published in the Warwick Valley Dispatch, dated July 4, 1956. This is may be the same class as the one in the photo that Meredith sent me.

Wawayanda Furnace 1975

These photos were taken on a hike up the Double Kill in 1975.

Wawayanda Furnace 1975

These are photos of the Wawayanda Furnace taken on hike up the Double Kill by Donna Ferguson and friends in 1975. Photos come from Meredith Ferguson.

New Milfod School circa 1955 - 1956

This is a class photo of the New Milford School from circa 1955 - 1956. It was sent to me by Meredith Ferguson. She remembers Francis Smith and Nora McElhone in the front row. Looks like Meredith in top row second from left. If anyone can help fill in the names, either leave a comment or email me.

Trip Up the Double Kill 1975

This is trip up the Double in 1975. On the way to the Wawayanda Funace.

Trip Up the Double Kill 1975

Trip Up the Double Kill 1975

These photos are of the Double Kill, at New Milford, NY. Donna Ferguston and friends marched up the creek to the Wawayande Furnace. Photos come from Meredtih Fergerson.

New Milford Flood 1984 (?)

I believe these to be photos of the New Milford Flood of 1984(?). An example of a quiet little stream that can turn into a not so quiet stream. The main waterway here is the Double Kill with its origins in Lake Wawayanda. We also have to include the Green Mine Brook, with its origins in the same area. The Green Mine Brook flows behind the old barn that currently sells antiques on Rt. 94. It flows into the the Double Kill near the current New Milford Deli. This added water just adds to the problems for Ryerson Road.

New Milford Flood 1984 (?)

I believe these to be photos of the New Milford Flood of 1984(?).

New Milford Flood 1984 (?)

I believe these to be photos of the New Milford Flood of 1984(?). I think I know where the locations are, but i will leave you guys and gals to leave a comment as to location.

New Milford Flood 1984 (?)

I believe these to be photos of the 1984(?) New Milford flood. Looks like Iron Mountain Road and Ryerson Rd.

New Milford Flood 1984 (?)

I believe these to be photos of the 1984(?) flood in New Milford. I found them at Dad's house.

Oscar W. Ferguson

This is a photo of Oscar W. Ferguson, 1900's. It was sent to me by Meredith Ferguson, his great granddaughter.

Oscar W. Ferguson

This is a photo of Oscar W. Ferguson, 1900's. It was sent to me by Meredith Ferguson, his great granddaughter.

This is a recently purchase post card. It is postally used and post marked 1906.

This is a recently acquired post card. It is postally used and post marked 1912. You are looking north up Main Street from the intersection of Oakland Ave. and West St.

This is a recently acquired post card. It was postally used and is post marked 1913.

This is a recently acquired photo. According to Days Gone By, H. F. Morley had a photographic studio on the corner of West street. He worked there from 1882+. If anyone has a clue who this might be, let me know.

New Milford School Class Photos

The Orange County Genealogical Society has published Volume 4 of the Warwick Historical Papers. There is a problem with the class photos from the New Milford School. They did not print too well. So, I am putting them on this site.